condescend to simple men

condescend to simple men

Condescending is a Chinese idiom, the pronunciation is y ū Z ū NJI à nggu ì, which refers to the status of descending and restraining nobility. It comes from the preface to the collection of Prince Zhaoming.

Idiom explanation

It refers to lowering the status of nobility and being modest.

The origin of Idioms

In the preface to the collection of Prince Zhaoming written by Emperor Jianwen of Liang Dynasty, it is said that "if you condescend to the throne, you should bow and publish your hand."

Idiom usage

As a predicate or object

Examples

In fact, he gave up the privilege of the nobility to get married. ——Liang Qichao's on the evolution of Chinese autocratic politics in Qing Dynasty

The Chinese government, fearing that the case would be delayed and lead to major international negotiations, did not hesitate to condescend and seek peace from the bandits. ——Popular romance of the Republic of China by Cai Dongpan